Make way for more apps as Vodafone launches widget distribution tool

Q: What is a widget?
A: Widgets are simple applications that give users easy access to the web
At least, that’s what it says on the Betavine website, and they should know. Betavine is Vodafones research community for mobile apps, and it has just launched a new widget distribution tool. By uploading apps to the Betavine Widget [...]

Vodafone may choose Yahoo to provide mobile search

Vodafone are in talks with Yahoo to integrate Yahoo mobile search services onto European handsets from the manufacturer. This comes from a wonderfully citation free story from Bloomberg.com.
According to the report, with Vodafone’s Google deal running out this year, it is in talks with a variety of companies to provide it’s on-handset mobile Internet search [...]

Mobile advertiser Ping Mobile signs resale deal with mobile entertainment site Myxer

Ping Mobile today announced a partnership with ad-funded mobile entertainment aggregator Myxer. The entertainment site can now resell Ping marketing and advertising solutions to it’s advertisers and agencies.
Ping Mobile, the mobile marketing branch of Ping Media Group, now has access to Myxers 18 million customer base. Myxer focuses on selling ringtones, wallpaper, videos and games [...]

ScrOOn launches pick-and-choose library for branded social media services

Social media platform ScrOOn is launching a service to help bring brands closer to their consumers. ScrOOn creates branded media like web TV and social networks to help agencies communicate with audiences.
ScrOOn allows brands to choose services from a back-end library, customise them, and integrate them into any existing website. Services range from video sharing, [...]

Skyfire brings Ustream live video onto it’s mobile browser - will it beat Bolt?

Skyfire has announced a partnership with Ustream, combining it’s full-web web browsing with the Ustream live video service. Skyfire will place Ustream prominently among it’s bookmarks, allowing users to watch thousands of live streams, including some from Fox, CNET and Air America.
Ustream is focused on broadcasting live-streams from any internet connected camera to the [...]

Conveneer gets $4.5 Million funding to turn your mobile device into an online site

Conveneer today announced that it has secured $4.5 million in financing. Through it’s Mikz service, Conveneer allows content stored on mobile phones to be accessed like it was on an online site. The funding will be used to further develop Mikz, as well as push sales in the US before its commercial launch their later [...]

Simyo launches a clever saving tariff that pays you 10 cents to join

I am baffled, yet amazed, by this new tariff from Simyo.  It costs EUR 4.90 for the SIM but comes with EUR 5 top-up included. So basically you are ten cents up from the start!

But this is just a special offer for March. Additional costs can occur if you take your mobile phone number with you [...]

Bitstream’s Bolt Browser hits 150,000 users in less than 2 weeks of BETA

The super fast Bolt Browser that was launched at Mobile World Congress has surpassed 150,000 active users.

Early adoption has overwhelmed the team and some users have said the following:
 “Even in beta the BOLT browser is better than Opera in every way.”
“Works phenomenally on my Bold; RIM could learn a thing or two from Bitstream.”
 
“Wow, I [...]

RingRing Media sees mobile search spend quadruple – 16 percent click through rate and 110 percent conversions

There is an interesting press release from RingRing Media this morning announcing the results of its mobile campaigns. In short, RingRing Media says that it has quadrupled its mobile search spend.

What does this mean?
Well. RingRing Media is a media planning agency. That means that they take investment from brands and plan them for mobile to [...]

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